SMTE 3315 - Foundational Approaches to the Physical Sciences

3sem. hrs.(2:2) Physical science topics such as simple machines, atoms, molecules, electricity and magnetism, sound, and light. Laboratory involvement will emphasize techniques of problem solving, data gathering, and data application. The course is taught following an inquiry based format and is recommended for future K-8 level science educators. Corequisite: SMTE 0096 - Environmental Science Laboratory Safety Seminar - Required every semester for lab-based courses. The Safety Seminar must be completed before the Census Date of the semester to participate in the lab portion of this course. Offered fall, spring and summer semesters every year.